"Overweight runs in the family, so I can't help it if…" Stop, this mindset could make you unhealthier.
Research from Texas Tech University shows that if you are convinced that your weight is largely determined by your DNA, you are more likely to develop bad eating habits. Eating less fruit and vegetables and more ready meals, for example.
So get rid of that thought. You can influence your own weight, albeit to a limited extent and with ups and downs. Do you want to go for it? Check out the following articles for inspiration:
> 5 tips to lose weight successfully
> 4 reasons why you don't lose weight, while you exercise regularly
